Internship - Knowledge Management, Due Diligence Team, Supply Chain Division - Rome, Italy

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ABOUT WFP

The World Food Programme is the world’s largest humanitarian organization saving lives in emergencies and using food assistance to build a pathway to peace, stability and prosperity, for people recovering from conflict, disasters and the impact of extreme weather shocks.

At WFP, people are at the heart of everything we do and the vision of the future WFP workforce is one of diverse, committed, skilled, and high performing teams, selected on merit, operating in a healthy and inclusive work environment, living WFP's values (Integrity, Collaboration, Commitment, Humanity, and Inclusion) and working with partners to save and change the lives of those WFP serves.

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WHY JOIN WFP?

• WFP is a 2020 Nobel Peace Prize Laureate.
• WFP offers a highly inclusive, diverse, and multicultural working environment.
• WFP invests in the personal & professional development of its employees through a range of training, accreditation, coaching, mentorship, and other programs as well as through internal mobility opportunities.
• A career path in WFP provides an exciting opportunity to work across the various country, regional and global offices around the world, and with passionate colleagues who work tirelessly to ensure that effective humanitarian assistance reaches millions of people across the globe.
• We offer an attractive compensation package (please refer to the Terms and Conditions section of this vacancy announcement).

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DIVISION

The Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) function sits under Supply Chain and supports WFP supplier governance through vendor onboarding, roster governance, supplier performance reviews, Vendor Management Committee support, supplier due diligence activities and continuous process improvement initiatives.

GENERAL INFORMATION

• Number of available positions: 5
• Type of assignment: Internship
• Country of assignment: Italy
• City of assignment: Rome
• Hiring Unit: Supply Chain, Supplier Relationship Team (SRM)
• Supervisor: Supply Chain Officer
• Working arrangement: in person
• Duration of assignment: 3 months
• Expected Starting Date: End of November - December 2026

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Context: WFP is undertaking supplier data quality and governance initiatives aimed at strengthening vendor oversight, improving the quality and integrity of supplier information, and supporting effective supplier management practices across global procurement operations. WFP is also reviewing and enhancing its SRM processes and assessing opportunities to streamline and strengthen supplier due diligence and governance activities through process improvements and automation.

Duties: The intern(s) will support the SRM team in supplier data quality, remediation activities, supplier information management, and governance-related activities. The role combines practical operational, knowledge management, due diligence analytics, and process improvement responsibilities.

Key responsibilities:

• Review supplier records and identify duplicate, incomplete, inconsistent, or outdated information.
• Support supplier remediation and data quality improvement initiatives for Food and Goods & Services supplier portfolios.
• Review supplier documentation against established corporate requirements and assessment criteria.
• Support the maintenance of supplier data and databases, remediation trackers, dashboards, and related records.
• Engage on supplier outreach and follow-up activities related to vendor information, documentation, and profile updates.
• Perform analysis of supplier data to identify trends, recurring issues, and opportunities for process improvement.
• Validate data against SRM manual and due diligence best practices.
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of supplier management tools, operational checklists for due diligence activities and remediations, guidance materials, and standard procedures.
• Assist in the preparation of reports, presentations, and management information related to supplier governance and data quality initiatives.
• Support knowledge management, lessons learned, and improvement activities.

STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Be currently enrolled in an undergraduate programme (for example, Bachelor’s degree) from a recognized university and have completed at least two years of the programme; OR
• Be currently enrolled in a graduate programme (for example, Master degree); OR
• Be a recent graduate from an undergraduate or graduate programme (within six months prior to the application to the internship programme); AND

• Classes attendance in the last 12 months of enrolment in a recognized university.
• Field of study: Law, Accounting, Investigations, Forensics, Economics, Business Administration

• Excellent written and spoken English is required (proficiency/level C).
• Working knowledge of French, Spanish or Arabic is a strong asset.

TRAINING COMPONENTS

Throughout their assignment WFP interns have access to an industry leading learning platform, weLearn. Depending on opportunities and availability of funds, he/she may participate in WFP workshops or seminars, as appropriate.

LEARNING ELEMENTS

At the end of the assignment, the Intern should have gained practical experience in vendor lifecycle management, data quality and due diligence initiatives, within an international organization, as well as stakeholder coordination and cross-functional collaboration.

INTERNSHIP TERMS AND CONDITIONS

• Interns receive a monthly stipend from WFP up to the maximum amount of US$1,000 per month depending on the duty station of assignment.
• WFP is not responsible for living expenses, arrangements for accommodation, VISA requests and related costs.
• WFP will reimburse travel ticket for candidates who are nationals of developing countries and are pursuing their studies in their home country.
• WFP will recognize candidates’ educational credentials from recognised institutions that have been certified by competent international or national authorities such as the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) or Ministries of Education.
• Sons, daughters, brothers, or sisters of current WFP employees are not eligible to apply.

WFP LEADERSHIP FRAMEWORK

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REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION

WFP is committed to supporting individuals with disabilities by providing reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process. If you require a reasonable accommodation, please contact: global.inclusion@wfp.org

NO FEE DISCLAIMER

The United Nations does not charge any application, processing, training, interviewing, testing or other fee in connection with the application or recruitment process. Should you receive a solicitation for the payment of a fee, please disregard it. Furthermore, please note that emblems, logos, names and addresses are easily copied and reproduced. Therefore, you are advised to apply particular care when submitting personal information on the web.

REMINDERS BEFORE YOU SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION

• All applications must be submitted exclusively through our online recruiting system. We do not consider CVs or applications sent by email, LinkedIn, or any other channel.

• We strongly recommend that your Workday profile is accurate and complete, and that all sections are filled in, including your employment history, academic qualifications, language skills, and UN grade (if applicable). Once your profile is completed, please apply, and submit your application.

• If you experience technical issues while submitting your application, you may contact us at global.hrerecruitment@wfp.org. Please note that this email is only for technical issues with an application - unsolicited applications or documents sent to this inbox will not receive a reply.

• At the application stage, the only required documents are your CV and Cover Letter. Additional documents (passport, certificates, recommendation letters, etc.) may be requested later in the process.

• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and invited to proceed to the next stage of the recruitment process.

All employment decisions are made on the basis of organizational needs, job requirements, merit, and individual qualifications. WFP is committed to providing an inclusive work environment free of sexual exploitation and abuse, all forms of discrimination, any kind of harassment, sexual harassment, and abuse of authority. Therefore, all selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks.

No appointment under any kind of contract will be offered to members of the UN Advisory Committee on Administrative and Budgetary Questions (ACABQ), International Civil Service Commission (ICSC), FAO Finance Committee, WFP External Auditor, WFP Audit Committee, Joint Inspection Unit (JIU) and other similar bodies within the United Nations system with oversight responsibilities over WFP, both during their service and within three years of ceasing that service.